Cook

Electus Healthcare; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Office perks

Employee development programs

Free parking

Open office

Competitive salary

Long service recognition

Social Opportunities

Employee Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Electus Healthcare is seeking a Cook to lead the catering team and deliver high-quality meals for residents. The role focuses on preparing nutritious dishes, managing dietary requirements, and ensuring safety and hygiene across the kitchen.

We provide full training and support, with opportunities to develop skills within a growing Northern Ireland care home provider. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Food Safety is required.
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide appetising and nutritious meals for residents in line with the menu and individual preferences.
• Ensure all food preparation meets COSHH, food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Manage food budgets and stocks, place food orders.
• Check deliveries and store appropriately.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Oversee kitchen staff, including training, recruitment and rota management.
• Work a mixture of day shifts over a 7 day rota.

Education

Level 2 in Food Safety

Minimum 1 year's experience in a similar role

Job description

Electus Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Cook. This is a great opportunity for an experienced, forward thinking Cook to enhance their career leading the catering team. We are looking for an individual that will be passionate about food and understand the importance of the home using fresh ingredients to provide the highest quality of food and beverages to our residents.

About The Role

As the Cook it will be your responsibility to plan, order supplies, prepare and present high quality food and hospitality for our residents. Working to the highest of standards, ensuring dietary requirements of all the residents are met. We provide a mixture of modified diets and cater for all dietary requirements across the Home. Choice will always be provided with thought given to individual and cultural preferences.

You will:

• Provide appetising and nutritious meals for our residents, in line with the company menu and individual preferences.
• Ensure all food preparation meets the requirements of COSHH, Food safety and health & safety regulations
• Manage food budgets and stocks, place food orders.
• Check deliveries as required and place them in the appropriate storage areas.
• Ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in all areas of the kitchen.
• Overall kitchen staff management, training, recruiting and rota.
• Work a mixture of day shifts over a 7 day rota.

Requirements:

• Level 2 in Food Safety
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar role

Full training and support is provided to ensure that a high standard of catering is maintained at all times.

Electus Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

About The Company

Electus Healthcare, a Northern Ireland based Care Home provider specialising in Nursing, Residential, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability Care.

The word Electus means 'Chosen' in Latin. Electus Healthcare’s vision is to provide exceptional care by people who have ‘Chosen to Care’.

We foster a culture where our People embody our Values and Behaviours, embracing Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our Mission - To enable Residents to have a meaningful, fulfilled, and independent life, within a ‘risk safe’ and well led environment.

Company Culture

Electus Healthcare are a new and dynamic healthcare provider, specialising in delivering the highest possible standards of person centred care. Electus have eight care homes in Northern Ireland, offering a range of services from nursing, dementia, mental health and complex needs care.

Would you like to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals? Electus are devoted to the professional development of all our team members, investing in a wide range of training and skill building opportunities that help to boost confidence and ability.

The Electus culture promotes team working and supporting one another to provide the best care possible for our residents.

Company Benefits

• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Office perks
• Employee development programs
• Free parking
• Open office
• Competitive salary
• Long service recognition
• Social Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

£14.77 per hour